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Year 1 - English

Formation of A, H, K and T

Capital letters

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils learn to form all 26 capital letters accurately. They apply this skill to the writing of proper nouns, practising with the days of the week. Finally, pupils practise matching capital letters with their lowercase equivalents.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to form the capital letters A, H, K and T.

Key Notes

  • The capital letters A, H, K and T all start at the top tramline.
  • The formation of capital letters A, H, K and T need you to lift your pencil to add the other lines.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • vertical line: a straight line that goes up and down
  • horizontal line: a straight line that goes from left to right or right to left
  • diagonal line: a line that slants or leans

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • The capital letter 'K' may look like a lowercase 'k' (without the loop).

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.

The capital letters A, H, K and T all start at the top tramline. The formation of capital letters A, H, K and T need you to lift your pencil to add the other lines.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'vertical line'

a straight line that goes up and down.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: The capital letter 'K' may look like a lowercase 'k' (without the loop). Correction: Emphasise where the diagonal lines need to go to and model using the capital 'K' in words, such as 'Kevin' or 'Kick the ball!'.

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